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ClamAV Logging Bug Can Corrupt System Files—Patch Now, Especially Azure Linux Users
A logging flaw in the widely used ClamAV antivirus engine can be exploited to corrupt system files, and the fix, while simple, hasn't reached every vulnerable system. The vulnerability, tracked as...
Microsoft AutoUpdate Vulnerability Lets Attackers Escalate to Root on macOS via Symlink Tricks
Microsoft has disclosed a fresh local elevation-of-privilege vulnerability in its Microsoft AutoUpdate (MAU) agent that allows an attacker with an existing foothold on a macOS machine to escalate to...
Windows 11 Inetpub Folder: Security Fix Creates New Update Sabotage Vulnerability
The seemingly innocuous inetpub folder in Windows 11 has become the center of a cybersecurity paradox that perfectly illustrates the cat-and-mouse game of modern operating system security. Introduced...
Understanding the Windows 11 'inetpub' Folder Security Flaw: Implications and Mitigation Strategies
In April 2025, Microsoft released a security update for Windows 11 that introduced a new, empty folder named 'inetpub' on the system drive. This unexpected addition has raised questions among users...
Understanding the 'inetpub' Folder and CVE-2025-21204: Navigating Windows' Latest Security Update
Introduction In April 2025, Windows users encountered an unexpected addition to their system drives: a new, empty folder named "inetpub" located at the root of the C: drive. This sudden appearance...
Demystifying the inetpub Folder in Windows 11 April 2025 Update: Security Insights and Implications
Introduction The recent April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (including KB5055523) has introduced a peculiar new system folder named "inetpub" on the root of the system drive (usually the C:...